Gone

How difficult is Gone in English?

Gone: 75.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 9.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,009.

Unique vocabulary

• For A2 learners: 18.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
• For B1 learners: 9.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Try a short scene and check your comprehension; the vocabulary offers a relatively accessible starting point.
• For B2 learners: 6.1% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Try a short scene and check your comprehension; the vocabulary offers a relatively accessible starting point.

6.2% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.

Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences

95.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 1.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.1% Unclassified.

This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.

Recurring words and phrases to preview

• hell (C1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.

  Subtitle example: I don't know why the hell a plumber would want to steal a bike.

• cop (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: An informal word for a police officer.

  Subtitle example: I told the cops that she'd never leave without telling me,

• hood (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.

  Subtitle example: I'm Detective Hood. If you need anything,

• abduct (rare): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.

  Subtitle example: Miss Conway, what makes you think your sister's been abducted?

• get in (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.

  Subtitle example: Hey. Billy's cousin gets in tomorrow

Compare with titles in similar genres

• DOA Dead or Alive: 12.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (2.5 percentage points more than Gone).
• Congo: 13.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (3.7 percentage points more than Gone).
• Quantum of Solace: 13.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (4.1 percentage points more than Gone).

These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.

How we estimate vocabulary difficulty · Evidence generated: 2026-10-13